ClassFlow Software Complies with Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
(SEATTLE – April 19, 2018) Promethean, a global education technology leader, was recognized by iKeepSafe, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, for the compliance of ClassFlowTM with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). As part of the achievement, the next-generation of lesson delivery software ensures that parents remain in control of the personal information that websites and other online services can collect from their young children.
“Promethean continues to be committed to safeguarding students in every way,” said Chris Woerner, Vice President and Head of Software Product Management, Promethean. “Topping that list includes our commitment to protecting the personal information of young children using our software. As one of the first companies to sign the Student Privacy Pledge and to receive iKeepSafe’s FERPA and California Student Privacy certifications last year, Promethean is committed to meeting the security and privacy requirements of our users.”
“The iKeepSafe COPPA Safe Harbor Certification program ensures that practices surrounding collection, use, maintenance and disclosure of personal information from children are consistent with principles and requirements of COPPA,” said iKeepSafe CEO and President Holly Hawkins. “We Congratulate Promethean on earning this elite certification, and applaud their commitment to safeguarding student data.”
To receive the COPPA badge, iKeepSafe conducted a thorough manual and technical review of ClassFlow to assess its compliance with iKeepSafe Privacy Assessment guidelines. Once the privacy assessors concluded that the software complied, ClassFlow received the COPPA badge and a product profile on iKeepSafe that summarizes and communicates how it protects student data privacy and security.
Designed by teachers for teachers, ClassFlow is a cloud-based software that allows educators to present engaging lessons that energize the classroom. With ClassFlow, teachers have access to advanced classroom collaboration tools, such as instant polling and quizzes and millions of educational resources and activities.
To learn more about ClassFlow, visit www.PrometheanWorld.com.
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About iKeepSafe
The Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe) certifies digital products as compliant with state and federal requirements for handling protected personal information. We help organizations achieve and maintain compliance through product assessments, monthly monitoring, annual training, and assistance with remediation.
Governors, First Spouses, and State Attorneys General from throughout the United States joined with law enforcement agencies, and child safety advocates in the formation of the Internet Keep Safe Coalition (iKeepSafe) a national effort promoting the safe and healthy use of technology. iKeepSafe was founded by Jacalyn S. Leavitt, former First Lady of Utah, in 2005. Over the past decade, iKeepSafe has evolved into a leading organization trusted internationally by families, educators, and industry.
About Promethean
Promethean is a global education technology company that improves learning productivity by developing, integrating, and implementing innovative 21st-century learning environments that help make students and teachers more engaged, empowered, and successful. Promethean’s global headquarters is located in Seattle, USA, with offices in Blackburn U.K. and Atlanta, USA. Promethean is a member of the NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) family of companies. For more information, please visit PrometheanWorld.com.